A good plan is one you can actually follow. These outlines can be adapted to the time you have before your SSB.
If you have one week
- Day 1: one sectional test of each kind, to get used to the formats.
- Days 2–5: one complete mock test a day, then revisit the prompts.
- Day 6: short customised sets on whichever test felt hardest.
- Day 7: rest. Read through your history rather than practising again.
If you have four to six weeks
- Weeks 1–2: short customised sets daily (about 20–30 minutes), covering all four tests across the week.
- Weeks 3–4: two or three sectional tests a week, plus short daily sets.
- Final weeks: one or two complete mock tests a week; keep short sets on other days.
If you have nine to twelve weeks
Use the extra time to build the habit gradually:
- Begin with very short daily sets, so that practice becomes routine.
- Add sectional tests from the third or fourth week.
- Add a weekly complete mock test for the final four to six weeks.
- Revisit your earliest practice sets near the end to see how your responses have changed.
Every session
- Read the guidelines, even when you know them.
- Keep plenty of paper and a reliable pen.
- Silence notifications.
- Revisit the prompts after you finish.
Whatever the duration, steady practice matters more than the total number of hours.